Access to current information has become the saving grace for expatriates. However, with the advent of social media platforms, came an accompanying surge of opportunistic advisors who unknowingly, and sometimes knowingly, mislead vulnerable expatriates in their quest for clarity, and in so doing, potentially harm their relationship with the South African Revenue Service (“SARS”).
The South African Revenue Service (“SARS”) recently expressed its intentions to dive into its recruitment drive with renewed vigour. First on the block, is the employment of 250 young South Africans. This presents a grave concern for expats working, or planning to work, abroad.
Tax practitioners and accountants are tasked with delivering an extremely technical service for clients, while trying to minimise their exposure to unnecessary taxation and protecting their legal interests.
The President has given effect to the 2021 tax proposals by signing three tax Acts into law. On 14 January 2022, the President gave his assent to the Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of Revenue Laws Act No. 19 of 2021 (“Rates Act”), the Taxation Laws Amendment Act No. 20 of 2021 (“TLAA”) and […]
Property Practitioners, including Estate Agents, Candidate Estate Agents, and Property Managing Agents (“the Agents”), have for years been regulated by the Estate Agency Affairs Act, 112 of 1976 (“EAA”). However, this is soon to change with the enactment of the Property Practitioners Act, 22 of 2019 (“the Act”), signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa, […]
The President has given effect to the 2021 tax proposals by signing the relevant tax Acts into law. With the promulgation of the Taxation Laws Amendment Act No. 20 of 2021 (“TLAA”), Government’s promise to scrap the exit tax on retirement interests has been confirmed, at least for now.
The North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal inspires with its complex palate of greens. From lush wood forests, and sugar cane fields to a cornucopia of fruit trees. My favourite is that of the young mango, which, when sliced and salted and offered up with vinegar and curry powder, serves as a time travel device to childhood. […]
Your business has grown well during the previous year, and it is set to perform even better in the coming year. The adoption of technology further aided in your business reaching consumers or suppliers in different countries. Your next step is importing and exporting, but you have no idea where to start.
The transition from the old emigration regime to the current regime – ceasing of tax residency, came with some relief. However, there were some silent changes that went unnoticed. The most notable change has been the requirement of a SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS PIN) for every capital transfer a Non-Resident/Non-Tax Resident makes to offshore.
During 2021, many South Africans were forced to start their own businesses to put food on the table, while others changed from traditional employees to contracted remote workers. Whether they retained a reduced salary or wholly embraced the responsibility of being an entrepreneur, it is important for these individuals to understand how the South African […]